jawad ali

Joined September 2025

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Behind the Mask – What They Don’t See
Before heading to work each morning, Aisha always stands in front of the mirror. She puts on her favorite soft pink lipstick, arranges her hair up nicely, and smiles at herself, a tiny, practiced smile.
By jawad ali3 months ago in Humans
How BookTok Is Changing What We Read — One Viral Story at a Time
One evening, while browsing TikTok, I came upon a video that completely altered my perspective on literature. Holding a battered paperback, a young woman sitting cross-legged on her bed sobbed as she told the story's conclusion. Curious, I paused and then watched dozens of additional movies, each person discussing their views, displaying their shelves, and enthusiastically recommending books. Greetings from BookTok.
By jawad ali4 months ago in BookClub
Echoes of the Quiet Room
I anticipated seeing nothing when I initially opened my grandmother's room door after she passed away. I anticipated that the room would feel empty, devoid of warmth, and composed solely of dust, cloth, and wood. Rather, I discovered presence—an unseen thread of something that encircled me before I had even crossed the threshold.
By jawad ali4 months ago in Psyche
The Secret I Never Planned to Share
Secrets are strange. They start off as little shadows that you might decide to overlook. But the longer you hold on to them, the heavier they become—they speak in your ear at night, sit on your chest, and tug at your conscience. I wasn't going to share mine. For years, I even convinced myself that I would take it into the next world.
By jawad ali4 months ago in Confessions